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Wincle CofE Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wincle CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 67 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

67

Pupils

75

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Wincle CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wincle CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Wincle CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Wincle CofE Primary School is managed by Cheshire East and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →

Wincle CofE Primary School: 75 places, 89% filled: places available

Wincle CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 75 places. 67 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 75 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Macclesfield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cheshire East publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire East Council school admissions (official) →

Wincle CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wincle, Macclesfield, SK11 0QH
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
4.5% of pupils
DfE URN
111326

Other Primary Schools in Macclesfield

If Wincle CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire East

Wincle CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire East. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wincle CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wincle CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wincle CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Wincle CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wincle CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Wincle CofE Primary School has a capacity of 75 places and currently has 67 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Wincle CofE Primary School?

Wincle CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Wincle CofE Primary School cover?

Wincle CofE Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wincle CofE Primary School?

Wincle CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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